Is Molas Golf Club
Just outside Cagliari, Is Molas is one of Sardinia's enduring golf addresses
Just outside Cagliari, Is Molas is one of Sardinia's enduring golf addresses: expansive, sunlit and wrapped in the scent of myrtle and Mediterranean scrub. The championship course unfolds across rolling ground with long views that, on clear days, stretch all the way to the sea, creating that rare feeling of an international resort that still feels unmistakably Italian. This is a strategic course rather than a brute-force test: tee shots must be placed with discipline, greens carry subtle movement, bunkers are purposeful and the breeze is never merely background scenery. Around it, private villas, easy luxury and a slower island rhythm encourage guests to stay for several days rather than rush through a single round. Is Molas does not rely on spectacle; its appeal is quieter and far more durable, built on space, light and golf that rewards intelligence. For travellers seeking the polished side of southern European resort golf, it remains one of Sardinia's defining destinations.
Prenota il primo tee time del mattino e resta fino al tramonto: Is Molas cambia carattere con la luce, e il vento del pomeriggio rende la seconda partita completamente diversa dalla prima.
Complete resort near Cagliari with strong Mediterranean identity
Technical and panoramic course rewarding strategy and control
Wind can radically change playability in the afternoon
Resort atmosphere may feel less intimate for those seeking a purely traditional club
Just outside Cagliari, Is Molas is one of Sardinia's enduring golf addresses: expansive, sunlit and wrapped in the scent of myrtle and Mediterranean scrub. The championship course unfolds across rolling ground with long views that, on clear days, stretch all the way to the sea, creating that rare feeling of an international resort that still feels unmistakably Italian. This is a strategic course rather than a brute-force test: tee shots must be placed with discipline, greens carry subtle movement, bunkers are purposeful and the breeze is never merely background scenery. Around it, private villas, easy luxury and a slower island rhythm encourage guests to stay for several days rather than rush through a single round. Is Molas does not rely on spectacle; its appeal is quieter and far more durable, built on space, light and golf that rewards intelligence. For travellers seeking the polished side of southern European resort golf, it remains one of Sardinia's defining destinations.
On the technical side, the course is a links layout of 27 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 137. The design was created by Donald Harradine. Visitor ratings underline the point: exceptional course quality, breathtaking scenery, positioned in the premium tier.
The best time to visit Is Molas Golf Club is March, April, May, October, November, with the club remaining open throughout the year. Among its most appreciated strengths: Complete resort near Cagliari with strong Mediterranean identity; Technical and panoramic course rewarding strategy and control.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request. Is Molas Golf Hotel (4-star hotel) makes it possible to turn the visit into a full golf stay on the property.
The nearest airport is Cagliari Elmas (CAG), approximately 45 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
Is Molas Golf Club is open year-round. The recommended months for optimal conditions are March, April, May, October, November.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Is Molas Golf Club does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Cagliari Elmas (CAG), approximately 45 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Yes, Is Molas Golf Hotel (4 stars) is located on the property, allowing guests to enjoy a complete golf stay without travelling elsewhere.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 27 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 137. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Nora: la Città Romana Sommersa
Nora is the first city founded by the Phoenicians in Sardinia (8th century BC) and later Roman: the oldest part is submerged in the waters of the Pula bay. The Nora Diving Centre organises private underwater visits to the 1st-3rd century AD submerged buildings: you swim among Roman columns 3-4 metres deep with fish inhabiting the capitals.
“Diver Gianluca Piras knows the location of the 1st-century polychrome mosaic still on the seabed: it is not marked on official maps and the Maritime Carabinieri patrol the area. Those who come are warned the mosaic is not to be touched: look and pass.”
Mesa: Carignano del Sulcis Verticale
Carignano del Sulcis is Sardinia's oldest grape: brought by the Phoenicians 2,800 years ago, it survives on free-standing marine bush vines ungrafted 80-100 years old in the Sulcis municipalities. Mesa produces the Buio — pure Carignano — which with 15-20 years ageing develops black cherry, ferrous earth, and Sardinian root liquorice notes. The private vertical begins from 1995.
“Sebastiano Rosa leads to the marine vineyards of Sant'Anna Arresi at dawn: the ungrafted free-standing vines grow low on salty sand 50 metres from the sea. The marine wind salt literally enters the cluster — you taste it in the wine as a sea salt finish.”
Terme di Sardara: il Pozzo Sacro Nuragico
The Terme di Sardara stand above a 9th-century BC Nuragic sacred well: the thermal spring was used by the Nuragic people as a place of worship. The internal museum preserves the votive bronzetti found in the well. The 45°C bicarbonate-calcium waters are certified for rheumatic disease treatment: the therapeutic mud is matured 60 days in the spring.
“Museum archaeologist Dr Marras guides private visits to the original sacred well beneath the baths at 8:00 AM: you descend 3 metres into the basalt tholos structure where the Nuragic people offered votive bronzetti to the water. Temperature rises 2°C per metre of descent.”
Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi — Cucina di Laguna
Perched on the edge of the Santa Gilla lagoon, this venerable trattoria has been serving the day's catch from the water just outside its door for decades. Braised mullet, grilled eel, and freshly grated bottarga are a faithful portrait of a Sardinia that doesn't perform for cameras. There is no written menu — you eat what the lagoon decided to give.
“Come without a reservation on a weekday lunch: locals fill every table on Sundays, and the room feels most itself Monday through Friday.”
Cala Cipolla — La Caletta Nascosta della Riserva
Hidden beyond a short trail through junipers and dunes in the Nora nature reserve, Cala Cipolla is a small granite cove with clear water that doesn't appear on tour-operator maps. Shallow seabed and flat rocks make it ideal for solitary swimming, far from the equipped beaches. In May and September you have it almost entirely to yourself.
“Leave the car at the small dirt lot before the reserve gate and follow the trail to the left: ten minutes on foot separate the parking from the silence.”
Necropoli di Tuvixeddu — Il Colle dei Morti Punici
On a hill in the urban heart of Cagliari lies the largest Punic necropolis in the known world, with over two thousand tombs cut into limestone between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC. It is not a museum — it is an open, quiet hill where burial chambers open like mouths in the rock among wild rosemary. The contrast with the surrounding apartment blocks is disorienting and perfect.
“Enter from the Via Falzarego access in early morning, when the raking light reveals the detail of the burial chambers and the hill is still entirely empty.”
Stagno di Nora — Lo Specchio dei Fenicotteri
Behind the beach at Nora, this coastal lagoon is one of Sardinia's most unassuming refuges for flamingos — present almost year-round, but gathering in their hundreds come autumn and winter. The shallow brackish water mirrors the dawn light in an almost unreal way, turning every early morning into something hard to put into words. There are no facilities, no signs: just nature left alone, reached by walking the lagoon's edge.
“Come at dawn with waterproof shoes — the flamingos feed closest to the bank in the early hours, well before the day-trippers arrive at the archaeological site next door.”
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